Make your mark with an emerging employer! This opportunity will connect you, the student, with high-growth employers no matter what your major is. This career fair will be hosted by the CCO, Department of Computer Science, The Office of Global Affairs, Interns for Indiana, TechPoint, The Certificate in Entrpreneurship & Innovation, and the Lilly Endowment.

Interact with program representatives from medicine, dentistry, chiropractic, PT, OT, health law, public health, PA, veterinary medicine, and more! This event is sponsored by the Center for Pre-Professional Advising and is free and open to the public.

The customer care position is a proven training ground for advancement into other positions with Merial. As a customer care representative, the individual is responsible for handling a range of complex service interactions that require one to quickly assess, clarify, and analyze the situation. The types of interactions range from handling account inquiries including billing or order issues, website navigation, order entry, resolution of complaints, while doing so in a manner that reduces customer effort and promotes a positive customer experience.

Location: Duluth, GA

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree preferred, with at least an Associate's Degree required

Veterinary or animal health industry knowledge is a plus

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work in a close team environment

Must be able to use Microsoft, call center, and custom programs

Initiative, resilience, prioritization, organization, time management, ability to multi-talk, and be able to develop solutions

Biomin USA has a new open position for a Swine Technical Support Manager, and they are hoping to find someone who has either recently graduated with their PhD or will be finishing soon that might find this role interesting.

The Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University has two Teaching Assistantships available to support the undergraduate program in the department. The TA's will be engaged in the creation and delivery of laboratory and experiential based learning experiences - as well as assessment of student learning. The successful applicnatns will be allowed to choose their major professor and graduate program in the department to fit their needs.

Duration: 9 month academic year appointment with the potential for additional summer research appointment to work in their research area

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in Animal Sciences or agriculture major with strong animal science background and training

Must be able to be accepted into a MS or PhD program in Animal Sciences

Application Deadline: April 1, 2014

To apply, send: a letter of application, resume, transcript(s), names and contact information on 3 references who can speak to the applicant's ability to teach and work with undergraduate students, and your GRE score to:
Dr. Jodi Sterle
Teaching Section Coordinator
Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University
119 Kildee Hall
Ames, Iowa 50011
(515) 294-3161

Questions? Contact: Dr. Jodi Sterle (above)

6. South Dakota State University Assistant Professor

The Department of Animal Science at South Dakota State University is expanding its nutrition program by adding an Assistant Professor of Ruminant Nutrition with an emphasis on Rumen Microbiology. Invesitigators with innovative research programs that complement or expand existing animal science research in the department will be given the highest priority.

Develop an extenally funded research program in the area of the rumen microbial ecosystem of domestic livestock (esp. beef cattle)

Research will address the relationship between the rumen microbiome and the areas of production, health, and/or encironmental impact of domestic ruminants

Involved in undergraduate advising, and will recruit and train graduate students

Specific teaching duties will be determined upon filling of the position

Qualifications:

Earned PhD in Animal Sciences with an emphasis in Rumen Microbiology, or in Microbiology with an emphasis in Ruminant Nutrition, or a closely related discipline

evidence of the ability to be a successful teacher, an effective research collaborator, and able to secure external funding is essential

excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with diverse audiences

demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

knowledge of rumen microbiology applications in beef cattle nutrition

meet eligibility requirements to work legally in the USA by the appointment date

Desired Qualifications:

post-doctoral or equivalent experience and prior experience with federal and industry research grants

experience in the use of classical in vitro microbial techniques as well as meta-genomics to study changes in the efficacy of ruminal fermentation

ability to work cooperatively with faculty, students, and industry to develop collaborative research and teaching programs

ability to publish research

interest in making collaborative contributions in the areas of dairy nutrition and animal health research

Application Deadline: May 1, 2014 (this position will remain open until filled; review of applications will begin May 1, 2014)

To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on "apply for this posting."

this site will also require you to attach a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a reference page, which includes the current mailing and email addresses and phone numbers of at least three references

Coordinate livestock nomination process for Kansas Junior Livetsock Show and Kansas State Fiar including collecting/ shipping DNA smaples, maintaining website and database, ending all correspondence regarding nominations, and being available onsite at shows

Assist with 4-H Horse Program

Represent Department of Animal Sciences and industry and work in partnership with Department of 4-H livestock Advisory Committee, 4-H Horse Project Aciton Team, Kansas State Fiar, and Kansas Junior Livestock Show Board

Participate in youth development program focus team and assist in the facilitation of educational clinics across the state

Provide leadership to undergraduate students hired to assist with youth livestock programming and activities

Coordinate all other aspects of youth livestock programs for the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry

Create an environment that fosters diversity and ability to work in a multi-cultural setting

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Animal Science or related discipline by date of hire

Demonstrated leadership qualities, including administrative, personnel management, and communication skills working with youth

Experience with livestock and/or equine youth programs

Strong commitment to Kansas youth and excellent written and oral communication skills

Exemplary record of professional achievement in the area of youth development and experience as a county extension agent preferred

Possibility exists for Youth Livestock Coordinator to work on an advanced degree while in this position

Application Deadline: review of applications will begin March 12, 2014 and continue until the position is filled

Internships/ Summer Work

1. Challenge Detroit Fellowship

Challenge Detroit is now accepting applications for the third class of Fellows. Challenge Detroit is a new model for attracting and retaining talent to reinvigorate a great American post-industrial city by intersecting living, working, playing, giving and leading with an opportunity for approximately 30 individuals of various intellects and backgrounds to come together in an effort with area companies, non-profits and cultural institutions. Through a wide-spread social movement, the narratives and experiences of these individuals aim to amplify Detroit's potential and influence public perception about the present and future of the city and the surrounding region. Challenge Detroit engages in the community through team challenges, in partnership with area non-profits, designed to positively impact the city and region.

Challenge Detroit is reaching out to Purdue as they have an exciting role for a Fellow as an urban agriculture and food systems organization.

The Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) program is now accepting applications for our Fall 2014 internship session. The KEMI program (www.kemi.org) offers internship sessions twice each year (Fall and Spring) to college students or recent graduates who are interested in gaining more hands-on experience with horses and who are looking for careers in the horse industry. Interns work with sales weanlings, yearlings, and broodmares, and some interns with exceptional riding skills will assist in the breaking and early training of yearlings. In addition, the interns attend weekly educational seminars and are given multiple opportunities to network with industry professionals.

Are you studying education, environmental education or recreation? Join our multi-disciplined team of educators, scientists, and conservationists to develop and implement a far-reaching series of programs that will have a measurable, significant and positive impact on wildlife and wild places around the planet, and help transform the City of Indianapolis into a community that embraces environmental stewardship as a core value.

Purdue Boiler Blast, a one-day volunteer event in April which originates out of the Boiler Volunteer Network, sends over 1,500 Purdue students out to volunteer their time to spring clean for residents of West Lafayette and Lafayette. We do yard work, painting, gutter cleaning, and spring cleaning for over 300 families in the area. The event thanks volunteers for their talent and time by giving them free breakfast, free lunch, and a free shirt!